June 23, 2017 11:41 PM By Lemor Abrams <\/p>\n
DAVIS (CBS13) It was one of the wildest political showdowns ever at UC Davis; angry students silencing conservative speaker Milo Yiannopoulos after a standoff between protesters and police officers. <\/p>\n
From what I saw the only violence was from the protesters not from Milo, said Graham Everett. <\/p>\n
Graham Everett watched from a distance. The international relations major doesnt care for the controversial speaker either but believes in his right to free speech. <\/p>\n
I think theres plenty of ways to express yourself that doesnt infringe on someone elses right to free speech, he said. UC Davis officials agree. <\/p>\n
Six months after the protest, a group consisting of students and law professors is out with recommendations to ensure future speakers can go on unhindered. <\/p>\n
Among them: <\/p>\n
That sounds like an overreaction, said another student. <\/p>\n
For this grad student, the school should think twice about allowing speech that may incite violence. <\/p>\n
I dont think we should have just unregulated speech, said William Swanson. <\/p>\n
But school administrators want to make sure even the most controversial speakers are given a platform, especially in a public university. <\/p>\n
What kind of institution doesnt allow freedom of thought? said Everett. <\/p>\n
The interim Chancellor has asked the schools general counsel to review the recommendations before replacing the current free speech policy. <\/p>\n
Twitter: @LemorAbrams Email: labrams@kovr.com<\/a> Facebook Lemor Abrams is an Emmy-Award winning news reporter, who has interviewed thousands of people, from key political figures to everyday folks who impact their community. Her very f... <\/p>\n Get Our App <\/p>\n Get The CBS Sacramento Weather AppGet the latest radar, CBS13 AppCasts and hour-by-hour forecasts. You can also send your weather pics. <\/p>\n Follow Us On Facebook <\/p>\n About Us <\/p>\n Advertise <\/p>\n Business Development <\/p>\n CBS Television Public File <\/p>\n CBS Radio Public File <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Visit link: June 23, 2017 11:41 PM By Lemor Abrams DAVIS (CBS13) It was one of the wildest political showdowns ever at UC Davis; angry students silencing conservative speaker Milo Yiannopoulos after a standoff between protesters and police officers. Continue reading
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